Question about shift lights without iDrive.

Astron · 10-22-2010, 10:48 AM

Hello !
I will order M3 Coupe soon. Minimum options, because I'm buying the car for driving, not for entertainming dvd movies or ipads

List of options:
DCT
Heated seats
Speed cloth
Radio + simple sound system

I do not want to add iDrive with monitor. Will I be able to select shift lights on/off without iDrive ?

Pillzilla · 10-22-2010, 11:58 AM

Yes you can set them on or off without having idrive

Astron · 10-22-2010, 12:31 PM

Thx for answer !

dibxna · 10-22-2010, 12:33 PM

it defaults to being turned off. you have to turn them on and you use the button on your turn signal to do so. your manual has a pretty easy step by step guide to do so.

shamoo · 10-22-2010, 12:43 PM

Are you going to get EDC? You're able to get that without premium/navi/iDrive. Not sure about the newer cars, but I have it on my 08 with minimal options. I have leather, that's about it.

Astron · 10-22-2010, 12:58 PM

Nope, no EDC.
So, every time I start the car - I need to turn on shift lights ? Any way to leave them on by default ?

ChiTownM · 10-24-2010, 09:01 PM

You are right, you have to activate them every time you start the car. Is a quick procedure with no iDrive.

ThunderMoose · 10-24-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTownM

You are right, you have to activate them every time you start the car. Is a quick procedure with no iDrive.

I don't have iDrive and my car remembers my shift light settings. That is, I am not having to activate them each time I start my car.

aus · 10-24-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astron

Nope, no EDC.
So, every time I start the car - I need to turn on shift lights ? Any way to leave them on by default ?

There's a reprogram available to fix this issue. Just ask the dealer for the update.

Astron · 10-25-2010, 12:28 AM

Ok guys, thx for answers !

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Astron New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: evo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Question about shift lights without iDrive. Hello ! I will order M3 Coupe soon. Minimum options, because I'm buying the car for driving, not for entertainming dvd movies or ipads List of options: DCT Heated seats Speed cloth Radio + simple sound system I do not want to add iDrive with monitor. Will I be able to select shift lights on/off without iDrive ?
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Pillzilla Drunk before 11AM 2 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 07RDX,11E90M3,14X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [8.50] 2014 X3 35i [0.00]	Yes you can set them on or off without having idrive
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dibxna Lieutenant 46 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2015 MW F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: arizona iTrader: (0)	it defaults to being turned off. you have to turn them on and you use the button on your turn signal to do so. your manual has a pretty easy step by step guide to do so. __________________ 15' F82 M4 :: Mineral White w/ Speed Cloth! :: DCT :: fully optioned minus CCB 09' E90 M3 :: Le Mans Blue w/ silver novillo :: DCT 66' 427 Big Block Corvette :: Maroon :: Straight Piped 56' ford f-100 truck :: NSX blue :: lowered :: custom interior :: custom audio :: colorado custom wheels
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shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	Are you going to get EDC? You're able to get that without premium/navi/iDrive. Not sure about the newer cars, but I have it on my 08 with minimal options. I have leather, that's about it. __________________
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Astron New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: evo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Nope, no EDC. So, every time I start the car - I need to turn on shift lights ? Any way to leave them on by default ?
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ChiTownM Lieutenant Colonel 1065 Rep 1,542 Posts Drives: M and i BMWs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	You are right, you have to activate them every time you start the car. Is a quick procedure with no iDrive.
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Astron New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: evo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Ok guys, thx for answers !
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